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Foodies and wine connoisseurs converge in Hardyston

| 05 Apr 2016 | 02:15
    Vernon's newest farmers, Candice and Steve Maclean offered a 100 percent grass-fed pig that was roasted and soaked in apples. They were paired with Chef Jonathan Pacheco of Crystal Tavern, a part of Crystal Springs Resort. The farm will be offering fresh beef, park, turkey, and chicken.
    Vernon's newest farmers, Candice and Steve Maclean offered a 100 percent grass-fed pig that was roasted and soaked in apples. They were paired with Chef Jonathan Pacheco of Crystal Tavern, a part of Crystal Springs Resort. The farm will be offering fresh beef, park, turkey, and chicken.
    Freshly roasted pork was just one of hundreds of different food offerings available for visitors at the Eighth Annual New Jersey Wine & Food Festival at Crystal Springs Resort.
    Freshly roasted pork was just one of hundreds of different food offerings available for visitors at the Eighth Annual New Jersey Wine & Food Festival at Crystal Springs Resort.
    Gene Ventimiglia, owner of Wantage's family-owned Ventimiglia Vineyard, visited with the visiting food vendors and offered some of his favorite Sussex County wines.
    Gene Ventimiglia, owner of Wantage's family-owned Ventimiglia Vineyard, visited with the visiting food vendors and offered some of his favorite Sussex County wines.
    Longtime Vernon residents Lori and Louie Fitamant came for the wine and various food offerings during the Marketplace Lunch on Saturday afternoon.
    Longtime Vernon residents Lori and Louie Fitamant came for the wine and various food offerings during the Marketplace Lunch on Saturday afternoon.
    Mark Cacace of Wantage's Ventimiglia Vineyard listens to questions by a visitor interested in the vineyard and its fine wines. The winery's offerings seemed to be very much appreciated, especially their sweet white wine.
    Mark Cacace of Wantage's Ventimiglia Vineyard listens to questions by a visitor interested in the vineyard and its fine wines. The winery's offerings seemed to be very much appreciated, especially their sweet white wine.

HARDYSTON — Last weekend hundreds of wine and food enthusiasts came to Crystal Springs for the Eighth Annual New Jersey Wine & Food Festival.
Billed as “a culinary sensation featuring world-class chefs and wineries” the three-day event was once again quite successful.
The three-day event started with a champagne reception and included 22 area farmers’ produce and fruit prepared by renowned guest chefs who offered a variety of special dinners at various resort venues.
— Photos by Chris Wyman